The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,218
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- WONDER LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Lauren Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
92 Kilnwick Road, Pocklington, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 2LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Woldgate School and Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Woldgate School and Sixth Form College?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College currently has 1,218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woldgate School and Sixth Form College take?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Woldgate School and Sixth Form College?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is in York, YO42 2LL, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woldgate School and Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Woldgate School and Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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